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Georgian Silver Diamond and Sapphire Paste Décolletage Pendant

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Code: 10360



This is a fabulous Georgian pendant, dating to the early 18th century A.D. It is a large and showy piece, designed to hang low on the décolletage. It is set with one table cut diamond (paste) and a large faceted cornflower blue sapphire (paste). The pendant is made from silver, cut with rocker-arm decoration. Such a piece would have been eminently fashionable in notable circles during the reign of Queen Anne and the early Georgians. 

OBJECT: Pendant

CULTURE: Georgian

DATE: c. 18th century

MATERIAL: Silver, Diamond & Sapphire Paste

SIZE: 47.54mm (full drop) 29.20mm x 20.70mm x 9.20mm

WEIGHT: 9.2 grams

PROVENANCE: Ex. property of a collector,  Harrogate.